Job description Regional Country Controller (Germany)
Responsible for timely and accurate reporting of financial data for several countries including the preparation of HQ reporting packages
Coordination of monthly, quarterly and year end close
Full Country Accounting, Statutory and Tax responsibility
Ensures all balance sheet reconciliations are accurate and timely reconciled
Primary point of contact for Company’s external and internal auditors and other outside financial consultants or authorities
Ensures consistency in and continuous improvement of the country specific and general accounting processes in the ESSC
Ensures compliance with Corporate Finance Policies, SOX and US GAAP
Collaborates with Internal Control for creation, changing and implementation of financial policies and procedures and financial controls
Provides technical accounting support and guidance to improve processes.
Take part in international projects
Monitors, challenges and specifies improvements to business systems and practices to ensure continual adequate control and proper measurement of business activities.
Reports on and comments upon movements in actual vs. budget, significant shifts in monthly P&L trends and Balance Sheet movements.
Sparring partner for management
Job requirements Regional Country Controller (Germany)
At least 3 to 5 years in a similar accounting function in an International company (Experience in a Shared Services environment is a plus).
Higher education in accounting or finance with a strong accounting emphasis ACCA, CMA, AA, RC, CPA or equivalent
Experience in reporting with the Hyperion Financial Management and ERP systems, SAP is a pre.
Fluent in English and German
Excellent communication to foster an open environment.
Collaborates & teams effectively in a cross cultural environment